The U.S. demand for project practitioners is expanding by more than 12%, resulting in almost 6.2 million jobs in 2020. Total employment for project managers will increase by 60% in India, 33% in China and more than 40% in the UAE.

Key values that established project managers bring to the table:

Leadership Skills: A project manager should be able to motivate and inspire team members to achieve common goals.

Problem Solver: Should come up with a solution or find a workaround if there are any roadblocks in a project.

Effective Communication: 90% of time during a project goes in communicating with stakeholders and the team members.

Cultural Awareness: A culturally aware project manager can avoid miscommunication and conflicts in a team.

Being an Optimist: Embracing change to bring new ideas and innovate during the project lifecycle is the hallmark of a good project manager.

Credibility: Prior work experience and deep industry knowledge build the credibility of the manager and enable him / her to receive respect and support.

Digitally-Savvy: Staying updated with the latest Project Management tools and techniques that optimize workflow will set apart a project manager determined to succeed.

Knowledge of other Frameworks: Having knowledge of Agile, Program and Portfolio management will be of immense value down the line.